LOCAL
Cannabis ordinance sets county rules
Surprisingly little public comment was generated at last week’s county board public hearing required to take action adopting the county’s cannabis retail sales regulations. There was one speaker, a “cannabis attorney,” who offered to answer any questions the county commissioners might have adding he represents applicants who are poised to …
Lead service lines not major issue here, so far
Cities in Chisago County have submitted their statistics for a comprehensive state-wide lead service line inventory. The collecting of information was part of a program to address health impacts resulting from exposure to lead via community water systems. The good news is there does not appear to be any widespread …
Election turnout 90%
In researching the precinct-specific data from the election day voting results for Chisago County, one is left with no doubt the region is heavily Republican; even to the point of nearly zero support for Minnesota’s incumbent Democrat U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a hot dog!
Deutschland Meats in Lindstrom celebrated replacing their hot dog statue on top of the building with a party giving out free old fashioned wieners and lemonade on Saturday, November 9. The event drew hundreds of hungry spectators. Bruce Nelson used his vehicle to set the hot dog.
Wyoming City Council brings inspector on-board
The City of Wyoming hired a building inspector last week but accepted a police officer resignation, and council learned of 24-year firefighter JJ Hastings’ immediate retirement. Wyoming is also looking for a skating rink warming house attendant for the coming season, which pays $15 to $17 an hour, so if …
Jan. 6 Capitol breach defendants’ trial continued
The quartet of local men who are charged with criminal activity during the January 6, 2021 capitol breach have had their trial delayed, yet again. Defense counsel for Jonah, Isaac and Robert Westbury and Aaron James, all of Lindstrom, was granted a motion to continue the expected start of the …
Center City Council discusses dog licensees, fire damaged property
Center City Council met November 6 for a regular meeting. All members were present.
Give to Max Day, thanks Vets
November 21 is Give to the Max Day. This is a day when thousands of donors across Minnesota rally around their favorite charities by making gifts through GiveMN to increase the wellbeing of our communities. The event began in 2009 and raised $14 million in 24 hours. Since then the …
Start planning for Thanksgiving
I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but I need all the reminders I can get, so this is my first one. If you’re OK with serving a frozen turkey, get it NOW at the grocery store!
Early local election results
The voters in the Press readership area for the most part returned incumbents to elected office, in balloting Tuesday this week. From Eighth District Congressman Peter Stauber to the school board races— the electorate in Chisago County was in the same frame of mind as national polling seemed to indicate …
Police deadly use of force findings under review in Washington County
The Washington County Attorney’s Office has received the investigative file compiled by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reviewing the use of force, fatal incident, in North Branch last June. Jaimie Ann Crabtree, 36, was the subject of a call to 9-1-1 reporting that she was armed and in the …
Personnel shuffle precedes new administrator arrival in North Branch
Life at North Branch City Hall doesn’t pause just because officials are awaiting the arrival of a new administrator at Chisago County’s largest city. North Branch expects their new hire to be on-board inside of a couple weeks; but personnel matters continue to require attention and the recent resignation of …
FREAKY Friday
The Chisago Lakes high school musical is Freaky Friday and judging from a dress rehearsal it should be highly entertaining.
Reader recipe perfect for fall
I had a reader stop by last week and give me a recipe to try, and although I haven’t had the chance to make it yet, I’m legitimately excited to try it soon. It’s the perfect time for (a pumpkin chili) and it sounds delightful. And it just so happened …
